Setting up a local server to test php files

[shoppingcart101]

Hello everyone. I was hoping someone can assist me or point me in right direction to set up a local server on my computer to test php files used in the shopping cart. I went on the "apache" download site and checked different mirror downloads but saw nothing that would be of use. Perhaps I am overlooking something. I just want to know the software to download to my computer to set this up. please I appreciate any help. Thanks for reading.

[♥Vger]

Provided that your computer uses Win XP Home and not Win XP Pro (which has Windows server installed already), then go to http://www.apachefriends.org/en and download XAMPP for Windows. It's a 1-click install and contains all you need e.g. Apache server, MySQL, PHP, phpMyAdmin etc.

 

Once installed switch to using php4 (it uses php5 by default).

 

Vger

[shoppingcart101]

Hey Vger, Thanks for your quick reply and your help. That info you provided will help me!! I appreciate it alot!

 

Brian

 

 

 

 

Provided that your computer uses Win XP Home and not Win XP Pro (which has Windows server installed already), then go to http://www.apachefriends.org/en and download XAMPP for Windows. It's a 1-click install and contains all you need e.g. Apache server, MySQL, PHP, phpMyAdmin etc.

 

Once installed switch to using php4 (it uses php5 by default).

 

Vger

[WANDAFULGIFTS]

Provided that your computer uses Win XP Home and not Win XP Pro (which has Windows server installed already), then go to http://www.apachefriends.org/en and download XAMPP for Windows. It's a 1-click install and contains all you need e.g. Apache server, MySQL, PHP, phpMyAdmin etc.

 

Once installed switch to using php4 (it uses php5 by default).

 

Vger

I have xp pro,How do I access the server that you say is built in xp pro?

can you tell me how to use the buit in server to setup and test oscommerce